The senior leadership of the Rugby Football Union could face a vote of no confidence over the bonus payments controversy following a revolt by the governing body’s council members and widespread anger from employees and players.

Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney received a significant pay increase despite the RFU facing a record operating loss of £37.9 million. His remuneration rose to £1.1 million, making him the highest-paid CEO of any British sporting body.

The Rugby Football Union has announced unprecedented operating losses of £37.9m in their accounts covering the 12 months to June 2024.England's men have played only four matches at Twickenham in that period,

Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, and chairman Tom Ilube have been told their positions are “not tenable” after reporting significant pay rises in a year dogged by redundancies,

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney received a pay rise of over 400,000 pounds even though the English governing body announced a record operating loss of 37.9 million pounds ($48 million) on Monday.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney is to be paid £1.1million for the last financial year, despite the governing body reporting record losses and making 42 staff redundant. The RFU’s annual report,